DIGANTKUMAR PAGHDAL M.D.
Prescription History 1306133921
Hospitalist in Harrisburg, PA
What does Dr. Paghdal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Paghdal wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 21 prescriptions for 20 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Paghdal prescribes.
Medications 7 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 18 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $2.43 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.74 per fill, versus $8.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $570.71 per fill, versus $796.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Paghdal wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $8.07 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Paghdal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Paghdal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Paghdal's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (21), Cefuroxime (18) and Amlodipine Besylate (13).
How does Dr. Paghdal's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Paghdal prescribes 7 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Paghdal prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
